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Denude

usgb/dɪˈnuːd/Volume
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Often implies damage or reduction of value, usually negative. SlideThe hurricane denuded vast areas of the coastal region.
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'Denude' implies full exposure, revealing what's underneath. SlideStrip mining denuded the hill, exposing the bare rock.